Save Full-Day K and sign up for Early Childhood Education Action Day, April 12th

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In Governor’s Corbett’s proposed budget, he eliminates the Accountability Block Grant, a state program that has supported full day Kindergarten for 62,000 students and Pre-K for 3,500 students. Early education is critical in a child’s education, enabling them to be better prepared academically and helping to close the achievement gap.  Pre-K and Full day Kindergarten also enable parents to work and reduces employee absenteeism. Click here to contact your legislator and urge them to restore funding to the Accountability Block Grant.  Early Childhood Action Day. April 12th Last year, over 500 advocates filled the capitol rotunda calling for continued support for high quality, early childhood programs – Pre-K Counts, Head Start, Child Care Works and Keystone STARS. Our voices could be heard throughout the capitol gaining the attention of policymakers and staff! We have a new governor and many new members of the state legislature. This year more than ever, Pennsylvania policymaker are facing choices about how to allocate resources. We need you in Harrisburg on April 12 to help secure Investments in early learning programs. Register today. Join us in Harrisburg on April 12 for Early Childhood Action Day by clicking here. Please join us and help us carry the message that early childhood education is one of the wisest investments our state can make. Click here to forward this email to your friends. Thank you for your continued efforts and support. Sincerely, Susan Gobreski Executive Director